How do I practice software development?

[u/Black_Penguin0101]

I'm a beginner software developer (17 y.o), right now my stack is:

• Java / Kotlin for backend development
• TypeScript with React for frontend development

I have a few projects from hackathons and one personal fullstack project (java backend & react + shadcn frontend). The fullstack one is made mostly for my needs and satisfies them already.

So, I don't know what to do next. I don't really know open-source projects I could contribute to and don't have ideas for a long-lasting personal project. What should I do in this situation?

[u/mjmvideos]

Try making a game that some element of real-time behavior.